Laos reopens embassy in UK

Laos officially reopened its embassy in the UK and Northern Ireland on
November 6, marking a new progress in bilateral friendship and
cooperation.

Addressing distinguished guests in London, Lao
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongloun Sisoulith said the
reopening of the embassy demonstrates the Lao government’s efforts to
expand engagements with the UK and Northern Ireland, not only on
political and diplomatic fronts but also the exchange between their
people.

The UK’s exports to Laos climbed around 20 percent and
43,000 British nationals visited Laos last year. Education links are
also thriving with Aston University establishing ties with the National
University of Laos, said UK Minister of State Hugo Swire.

“Laos is most welcome here and I am sure our reinvigorated partnership
means we have an exciting and productive future ahead,” Swire said
before joining Sisoulith to cut a ribbon to reopen the embassy.-VNA